Billy Donovan reveals plan for injured players when they return
The Chicago Bulls finally got the monkey off their back after the win over the Milwaukee Bucks, after go through February without a win. On Tuesday, the Bulls played the defending champion OKC Thunder.
Still, Chicago was without Poor Ivey, Anfernee Simmons, Patrick Williamsand Jalen Smith due to injury. Ivey is out with left patellofemoral cord pain syndrome. Meanwhile, Simmons is battling a styloid fracture in his left ulnar wrist. Also, Smith is battling a right calf strain and Williams is out with a right quad strain.
Before the game, the head coach Billy Donovan officially planned what each of these players will do over the next five games, according to KC Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. Donovan said Ivey will stay, but Simmons will travel. However, Simmons is not guaranteed to play. Meanwhile, Williams and Smith will travel with hopes of playing.
At the same time, Donovan predicted what he thinks will happen to these players upon their return.
“What I think is ultimately going to happen is whenever these guys can come back and be healthy and healthy to a certain extent, regardless of the amount of games left, we’re going to have to evaluate that there,” Donovan said.
The Bulls are 25-36 and have lost 9 of their last 10 games. Their next five games are on the road, starting Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. After that, they play the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Next Tuesday, Chicago stays in California to play the Golden State Warriors, the LA Lakers on Thursday and the LA Clippers on Friday.
2026-03-04 00:12:00
